Autism
6 terms
Executive Dysfunction
Difficulties with a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.
Masking
Consciously or unconsciously hiding one's neurodivergent traits to fit in with neurotypical peers.
Special Interest
An intense, focused passion for a specific subject, often a hallmark of autism.
Sensory Processing Disorder
A condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses.
Infodumping
Enthusiastically sharing a large amount of information about a special interest at one time.
Autistic Burnout
A state of intense physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion experienced by autistic people.